About Us

Mission

The mission of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford is to create a community of fully literate adults through student centered instruction that catalyzes career readiness and advancement.

About Us

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, a private non-profit organization, has provided adult literacy services to the Greater Hartford community since 1972. Our cutting edge, student-centered, technology enriched programs teach nearly 900 adults each year the reading and writing, English proficiency, math, high school completion, citizenship, and job readiness skills they need to succeed. An accredited affiliate of ProLiteracy Worldwide, we serve 20 Greater Hartford towns, and rely on public and private support to expand our reach and meet the vast need for literacy services.

Why Adult Literacy?

Nearly 300,000 adults in our region lack the basic English literacy skills they need to find sustainable employment, enter job training programs or higher education, or support their children’s language development and school success.

Our Students

LVGH students are age 18 and over. About two-thirds take classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, representing over 80 countries around the world. The other third are native English speakers who generally read and write at or below a sixth grade reading level. All of our students share a powerful determination to improve their lives – and their families’ lives – through learning.

Our Volunteers

The hard work and dedication of over 200 committed volunteers are the heart and soul of this organization. Guided, trained and supported by professional staff, volunteers provide classroom instruction, assistance in the Computer Lab, and contribute expertise on the Board of Directors and various committees.

Student Stories:

“I didn’t realize how helpful LVGH would be. This isn’t the end for me here. I’m going to keep coming back and improve my skills.”

Jackie

“I like how welcoming and encouraging the tutors are. They were able to help me with my dyslexia and push me to reach my goals. I always had a passion for learning and when I came to LVGH I met even more people like me and I felt like I was home.”

Joey

"Since I’ve improved my English skills I am more independent. I can go shopping, visit a doctor or fix an internet problem with a company over the phone, easily; that’s not a big deal for me anymore."

Kelcillene

"Education helps you realize your potential, which allow you to empower yourself to do more than you thought you could do before."